It snowed, again! I couldn’t sleep that evening (1) because I repaired my cabin’s roof that the snow had damaged (2). It was icy; the thermometer was about -4°F. So this morning, after I got dressed and ate my breakfast, I went to the met of the Indian tribe, the Nez Percé because I didn’t have any furs and I needed it (3). I took my bag, my boots, my hat and my rifle. It took 20 min before I could leave my home because the snow had blocked up the door! Once I was outside, I could see the wonderful view that it offered to me. A thick coat of snow covered the forests, the mountains and the valleys. It was terrible! Even the sky was white! In spite of this, it was atrociously cold (4)! I went for longs hours of walk (5) through the forest. I crossed (6) some beavers, raccoons, fishes… Whereas I set up few traps I heard a respiration (7) behind me. I was panicked but I kept my calm and I prepared my rifle slowly. I turn (8) round, rifle in my hand, and I was face to face to (9) a wolf. Then, one by one, ten wolfs (10) went out to (9) their hiding places and they stood behind their cattle’s leader. They grunted (11) and they were hungry. Suddenly, the wolf’s (10) leader jumped on me. During a fraction of second I was petrified by the fear. Then, I took control and, before it reached me, I took my rifle and I shot down it (12). A second young wolf much rash (13) tried to bit (14) my calf whereas the cattle were already left (15). I was so touched by this cub wolf (12) who nibbled my pair of trousers that I gave it a piece of meat I had in my bag. I restarted to walk to the Indian village. The road was long and I was tired but I was determined! After many hours, I arrived at the Indians’ camp. I saw my friend, Chief Joseph, a wise Indian and the chief of the band of Nez Perce. I exchange (8) some furs, meat and blankets. Those Indians weren’t hostile. Then, I left, I walked along the icy river because I didn’t want to cross wolfs (10) again! When I reached my wooden cabin I was numbed with cold but I was relieved! This day was excited (16) but, finally, not really different from other the others because, when you are a trapper, every day are (17) excited (16)!
